EICC News
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Names Bryan Renfro, PhD, as Next Chancellor
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) appointed Bryan Renfro, PhD, as the next Chancellor following a special board meeting Tuesday.
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Finding Confidence in Writing: SCC Instructor Earns Prestigious Literary Nomination
An EICC English Instructor, passionate about building confidence in his students, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in independent publishing.
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Carter Stevenson: Writing His Future, One Story at a Time
With the encouragement of his instructors and the resources available through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), Carter Stevenson is turning his passion into something real—one carefully planned-out page at a time.
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Hannah Cooper | Muscatine
Meet Hannah Cooper, our dedicated Science Lab Assistant at Muscatine Community College. With three years of experience at EICC, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Science Department.
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Celebrate Community College Month with Classes & Events at EICC
EICC is celebrating Community College Month this April with a lineup of free classes and events, showcasing the college’s commitment to education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
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Register for Fall 2025
The sooner you register the more likely you are to get a spot in the classes you want and at the time you want.
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CCC Phi Theta Kapp Induction
Clinton Community College hosted the spring induction ceremony of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest educational honor society in the world, on March 6.
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Gideon Cable Hall: Small Space, Big Feelings
A bed. A blanket. Half-tucked, half-forgotten. A pile of clothes in the corner, a pizza box shoved just out of sight.
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Sonja Tarallo: Father Time and Mother Nature Playing Chess
The cursor blinked on her screen. A blank canvas, waiting. And yet, this time, something felt different.
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Spencer Paxton: Self Portrait, 2024
Spencer Paxton never liked self-portraits. At least not in the traditional sense.
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Amelia House: Endless Decay
Amelia House doesn’t like abstract art. She prefers structure, clarity—art that has something recognizable to hold onto.
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Alyssa VanderHeiden: Still Life Self-Portrait
Walking into her first class at Clarke University, Alyssa VanderHeiden expected the usual first-day routine—introductions, syllabi, maybe some icebreakers.
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EICC Student Artwork on Display at the Figge Art Museum
For many artists, seeing their work displayed in a museum is a lifelong dream. For a select group of EICC students, that moment arrived.
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Community College Month - Free Classes
Join EICC for a free class during National Community College Month!
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Not Your Typical Training: How Frontline Leadership Engages and Delivers
When a business invests in training, they improve their operations and empower their people. That’s the philosophy and impact behind Frontline Leadership, a program designed to help mid-level managers be great leaders.
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EICC Named One of the Best Higher Ed Websites of 2024
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has been named one of the Best Higher Ed Websites of 2024 by Modern Campus, a recognition that highlights the college’s commitment to an engaging, user-friendly, and accessible online experience for students and the community.
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Faith, Family, and a Future: Jasmine O'Quinn
On a frigid January night, Jasmine O’Quinn sits at her desk by the main entrance of the Scott Community College (SCC) Urban Campus, her grey beanie pulled snugly over her ears and her Per Mar Security jacket zipped up tight.
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Building Skills, Building Futures: Gabe Bender
For Gabe Bender, working at Carver Pump isn’t just about the job—it’s also about the future. “Job security is really important to me,” he said.
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EICC: Skilling Workers and Growing Iowa’s Economy
Businesses across Iowa are expanding, hiring, and remaining competitive with help from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC). Workforce training provided through the Iowa Jobs Training (260F) program, Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training (260E) program, and Registered Apprenticeships, ensure companies have the skilled workforce they need while strengthening the state’s economy.
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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Responds to Threat and Acts of Vandalism
This morning, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) received a phone call from an individual claiming to have information about the recent acts of vandalism committed against the college and the broader Muscatine community. Alarmingly, the caller also reported a direct threat to their residence and the college.
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CCC announces Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award
Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach Heather Evans was recognized for her knowledge, outreach and commitment to serving the community.
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2025 Graduation Ceremonies
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges' 2025 Graduation Ceremony information.
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Secure Your Future: EICC to Host Scholarship Nights February 5
Are you dreaming of earning a degree but worried about the cost of college? Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is here to help. On Wednesday, February 5, EICC’s Scholarship Nights offer students the chance to access over $400,000 in scholarships and personalized support to navigate the financial aid process.
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Liang Chee Wee Honored with Lifetime Leadership Iowa Alumni Society Membership
EICC is proud to announce that interim Chancellor Liang Chee Wee, PhD., has been named the 2024 Honorary Lifetime Leadership Iowa Alumni Society Member.
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EICC Helped Lilly Clark Bridge the Gap to Iowa State
When it came time for college, she and her family hoped for a stepping stone between small-town life and the wider world. They found it at the Muscatine campus of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC).
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